Books A Million is hiring: Senior Data Analyst in Birmingham

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About The Job

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Analyst to guide data-driven insights that enhance retail performance in the 2nd & Charles stores. You will be responsible for analyzing sales trends, inventory management, and operational efficiency to drive strategic decision-making and improve business outcomes. Working closely with the merchandising and marketing teams, the successful candidate will function as the subject matter expert on the brand’s sales performance, inventory management, and pricing related to the buying and selling of resale products.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Collect, analyze, and interpret sales data, customer trends, and inventory performance to provide actionable insights that support business decisions. Create and maintain regular performance reports and dashboards to communicate key metrics to stakeholders.
• Transform business outcomes by evaluating the effectiveness of current retail strategies and programs. Provide recommendations for improvements based on performance trends, including sales growth, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Provide insights to improve sales and inventory turn through collaboration with the resale buying team.
• Assist in forecasting demand and setting sales targets. Collaborate with other departments to support budgeting and planning processes.
• Own the development and implementation of pricing strategies for the purchase and sale of used products in a buy-sell-trade retail environment.
• Develop processes to manage pricing in both new and resale products sourced through stores from customers.
• Work with other departments, such as marketing and sales, to ensure alignment on pricing and inventory strategies.
• Become the go-to expert on business performance across stores and merchandise categories for the 2nd & Charles brand.
• Identify opportunities to streamline retail processes, enhance customer experiences, and optimize inventory management. Propose data-driven solutions to operational challenges.
• Use company reporting tools to analyze and develop strategies to improve inventory efficiency, sales, and margins.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert on inventory management systems and collaborate with I.T. on technology usage.
• Execute additional tasks and projects as directed by the Vice President of Merchandising for the 2nd & Charles brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, merchandise planning, inventory planning, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in inventory planning, pricing, supply chain management, business intelligence, and analysis.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data gathering, organization, analysis, and presentation.
• Ability to interpret data objectively, extract insights, and link to strategies.
• Proficiency in BI Tools, MS Office, ERP Systems, JDA/MMS, SQL, etc.
• Understanding of inventory management in omnichannel retail.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft stories with data.
• Personal interest in books, music, and pop culture trends is a plus.

Special Requirements

• This is a hybrid position based at our corporate office in Birmingham, AL.
• Up to 20% travel may be required, with some seasonality.

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